Abstract
Background
One goal in EMR development should be to facilitate a patient-centered clinical encounter.
Methods
Qualitative analysis and suggestions are offered for how the EMR can individualize patient care, in support of a patient-centered approach.
Result
Three promising target areas in efforts to develop a patient-centered EMR are: elicitation of the chief complaint, conduct of health screening activities, and evaluation of health literacy.
Conclusion
EMR design can facilitate a more patient-centered clinical encounter.
Nusbaum NJ. The electronic medical record and patient-centered care. OJPHI [Internet]. 2011;3(2). Available from: http://ojphi.org/htbin/cgiwrap/bin/ojs/index.php/ojphi/article/view/3721/3087
